The ECB Expects Lagarde to Follow Draghi’s Path

The current president of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi has been a dove mostly during his mandate. He has kept the Euro weak and has helped the Eurozone economy with the loose monetary policy. But he is leaving soon and the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde is taking his place.

There is some concern whether the ECB will keep the same policy when Draghi goes, but ECB governing council member Yannis Stournaras is calming the nerves as he suggests that Lagarde will follow Draghi’s path. Below are his comments:

Lagarde will probably keep up ultra-loose policy and stimulus

There are strong monetary, economic and financial arguments for that

Benefits of taking action now exceeds to a large extent the costs

Stimulus package last week was necessary because inflation remains very low

Inflation forecasts also remain far below ECB’s objective

Countries which have the means to add budget stimulus should step up to the plate

So, it seems like she will keep the “ultra-loose” monetary policy. At least, that’s what Stournaras suggests. Well, it’s not like she can do anything else right now, the economy of he Eurozone seems to be heading for recession with the manufacturing sector in doldrums. Such comments should keep the Euro bearish at least, so we will look for selling opportunities.

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Skerdian is a professional Forex trader and a market analyst. He has been actively engaged in market analysis for the past 11 years. Before becoming our head analyst, Skerdian served as a trader and market analyst in Saxo Bank's local branch, Aksioner. Skerdian specialized in experimenting with developing models and hands-on trading. Skerdian has a masters degree in finance and investment.

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